“THE BOYZ Stays Unshaken by Ridicule” Unexpected Twist Amid ‘Trot Vibes’ Controversy
Recently, various online platforms and communities have shown mixed reactions to “Miss Demeanor“, a track from THE BOYZ’s 3rd full-length album “Unexpected“. While some praised its upbeat rhythm, addictive melody and captivating lyrics, others criticized the song, questioning “Why is THE BOYZ singing trot?” and commenting, “Their style completely changed after switching agencies.”
A meme mocking “Miss Demeanor” went viral, featuring an edited, sped-up version of the song with flashy lights, accompanied by captions suggesting “THE BOYZ has turned into trot singers“. Even some fans expressed discontent, saying, “It doesn’t suit them“, “It sounds outdated” and “They lost their trendy appeal.“
However, an unexpected turn occurred when THE BOYZ addressed the topic on MBC FM4U’s “Idol Radio“. Eric shared, “Yesterday, my mom listened to ‘Miss Demeanor’ and started grooving to it. I asked her, ‘Mom, is this your style?’ She said, ‘Of course! Trot is my style!’“
Other members joined in, saying, “There’s a trot vibe that appeals to Koreans” and “The more we listen, the more it grows on us.” Sunwoo then playfully added “No matter how much you try to ignore it, at some point…” and sang a line from “Miss Demeanor” with an exaggerated trot-style voice, dramatic expressions and flamboyant dance moves, heating up the atmosphere.
Following this moment, the perception of “Miss Demeanor” shifted, gaining renewed attention from netizens. Comments like “It’s actually super addictive“, “This is totally my style“, “The trot vibes make it even better“, “This might become THE BOYZ’s signature song” and “I love how they didn’t get discouraged by the ridicule” flooded online discussions.
Meanwhile, THE BOYZ’s 3rd full-length album “Unexpected“, released on March 17th, captures their unpredictable charm, featuring diverse genres and colors, including the title track “VVV“.
